NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, June 7th, 2023

News

Stanley Cup champions five years ago today#ALLCAPS | #OTD pic.twitter.com/nsCjA8S2J4

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) June 7, 2023

• The Los Angeles Kings announced that they have re-signed defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov.
  • Gavrikov would sign a two year deal with an AAV pf $5.875 million per season.

GAVY'S CALLING 📞

We've signed defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to a two-year contract extension.

More 📰 https://t.co/x05luh2CVn pic.twitter.com/GHxtaekTQP

— LA Kings (@LAKings) June 7, 2023

• The NHL announced the finalists for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy.

Mikael Backlund (@NHLFlames), Anders Lee (@NYIslanders) and Darnell Nurse (@EdmontonOilers) are the three finalists for the 2022‑23 King Clancy Memorial Trophy. #NHLAwards#NHLStats: https://t.co/k3hZld6Ze7 pic.twitter.com/YwG7tBtRni

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) June 7, 2023

Game Recaps

• None

Today’s Games

• VGK v. FLA – 8p ET – Game 3

Noteworthy in Hockey

• 32 Thoughts Podcast: Trade Season Starts Early (SportsNet)
• Five years ago, the Capitals won the Cup. Fans won’t forget the feeling. (The Washington Post)
• At Stanley Cup Final, Florida reporter’s live-shot stiff arm packs a punch (The Athletic – $)
• Zach Whitecloud, Brandon Montour representing Indigenous people while playing for Stanley Cup (ESPN)

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